Tips For Flying With Kids, or, How to Fly Like a Bosssss – Season One

Hello and welcome to episode 25.

Today it’s all about how to fly like a boss. We are sharing tips and tricks from our listeners on how to fly smarter either on your own or with kids.

Sarah tells her story about the time she may have given her daughter a little too much Phenergen on a flight from Sydney to Doha and Kirsty shares a horror story about flying with 4 young children. One word to sum it all up…poonami.

Times have changed when it comes to flying with children. 15 years ago there seemed to be more attention paid to those who were pregnant or flying with small children – whereas now you can’t be guaranteed a bassinet or expect the kind eye of a staff member when it comes to getting a spare seat. These days you have to ask.

If you want to find out the best travel stroller, the best toys to take on board and general flying tips then this is the episode for you.

Some articles we found on how to fly better:

15 Ways to Get Bumped to Business

How to Fly with Kids – A British Expat Guide

My top 10 tips for flying with a baby – 4 kids, 20 suitcases and a beagle

Sarah’s TV/You Tube Pick: I am a big fan of John Oliver from This Week Tonight and John’s latest story on Internet harassment is a must watch.

Sarah’s Book Pick: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk. Without doubt one of the best books I’ve ever read. Set in Charleston it tells the story of slavery in America and also the struggle for women’s rights.

Thank you once again to everyone that tunes in each week to listen. Please feel free to head on over to iTunes and leave a review and give us a rating.

See you next week.

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